Rachmaninoff wrote his famous Piano Concerto No. 3 to showcase his talents not only as a composer but as a pianist. A pyrotechnic display of virtuosity that has become the apex for all pianists, this
Powerful harmonies and gripping rhythms characterize Brahms' Fourth Symphony, one of the most original of his symphonic works. This miniature score version is a handy and inexpensive resource for use
The Slavonic March was published in 1880, the same year as two of Tchaikovsky's greatest and most frequently performed works ? the powerful Symphony No. 4 and the delightful Capriccio Italien. This Ru
The vibrant energy and profound emotions of Tchaikovsy's swansong, the "Pathetique," have enthralled listeners since the symphony's 1893 premiere. This masterwork of lush orchestration and deep melanc
Inspired by Richard Dehmel's poem "Verklarte Nacht" ("Transfigured Night"), this 1899 work for string sextet is very much in the late-Romantic tradition. Schoenberg deftly translates the poem's pathos
The most popular of Dvorak's orchestral works, the "New World" Symphony combines the folk spirit of the composer's native Czechoslovakia with American Indian influences. This miniature score version i
Mozart's last two symphonies represent the peak of his symphonic works. No. 40 is a symphonic gem of passion and vitality; No. 41 is a grand, full-bodied, imposing masterwork. This miniature-score ver
Full of charm and tremendous variety, Water Music features a colorful blend of concerto and dance suite. Music for the Royal Fireworks is specially noted for its brilliant overture.
Well known for its grand opening movement and glorious choral finale, Mahler's Second Symphony is scored for solo soprano, solo mezzo-soprano, chorus and orchestra. This inexpensive high-quality volu
One of 12 symphonies Haydn composed in London from 1791 to 1795, this work delights listeners with its simplicity and immediate appeal, skillful use of folk-song melodies, and luminous orchestration.
The popular "Unfinished" Symphony and Schubert's final symphonic creation are time-honored standards of the orchestral repertoire. This portable and inexpensive miniature version of both of these belo
Mendelssohn interprets the Reformation in symphonic terms, building to a powerful series of variations on Martin Luther's confessional chorale, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our
Vividly orchestrated, with innovative symphonic structure and rich emotional expression, this staple of the orchestral repertoire continues to enjoy longstanding popularity. This inexpensive high-qual
Miniature-score version of great masterpiece of symphonic orchestration, integrating high drama, lyricism, magnificent finale. Premiered in 1876, the work established Brahms as successor to Beethoven.
Based on a story by Alarcon, this witty musical frolic recounts a magistrate's attempts to seduce a miller's wife. A staple of both the ballet and orchestral repertoires, Falla's work is enhanced by t
Mahler's seventh symphony ranks among the composer's most popular and accessible works. Possessing neither a "program" nor folk-song theme, it is a purely instrumental composition, both hopeful and ro
The epoch-making symphony that signaled the composer's break with classical forms and brought about a profound change in the course of symphonic music. Now available for students and music lovers ali
In this masterpiece of "program" music ? a genre invented by the composer ? an obsessed musician is overcome by increasingly bizarre visions of his lover. This miniature score version is handy, inexpe
